Miles
Miles is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “soldier; also gracious.” It ranked #78 in the United States in 2025. Possibly from Latin 'miles' (soldier) or a Norman form of the Slavic name Milo (meaning gracious).
how do you pronounce Miles?
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what does Miles mean?
The name Miles means “soldier; also gracious.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Possibly from Latin 'miles' (soldier) or a Norman form of the Slavic name Milo (meaning gracious). It has long been a name of aristocratic and intellectual association in the English-speaking world.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #78 |
| 2023 | #82 |
| 2022 | #86 |
| 2021 | #91 |
| 2020 | #97 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Miles?
- Miles Davis (jazz musician)
- Miles Morales (Spider-Man character)
- Miles Teller (actor)
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